Science in a Bag or Box

Please add your Teacher and Student Handout File and any Accompanying Documents to the table below.
Please review your requirements and grading criteria included in the science methods assignment packet.
Add clipart/graphics to the template to make it engaging for the student and teacher.


Science Shoebox Examples - keep in mind that these first 3 will not include all of the requirements that you have (particularly the inclusion of a FACT and Academic Vocabulary) but they can help get you started.
Grade 3 Matter - Oobleck by Dr. Suters


Grade 5 Motion - Marshmallow Shooters, Student Example


Grade 5 Biodiversity & Change - Cookie Excavation, Student Example

Samples that include a FACT and Academic Vocabulary
Kindergarten - Heredity


6th Grade - Forces in Nature


Kindergarten - Physical Characteristics - Mystery Bag




Science Standard
Grade Level and selected standard
Teacher and Student Handout + Accompanying Documents (if any)
1. Cells
Miranda Strunk- 1st Grade:GLE 0107.1.2

2. Interdependence
Emily Byrge- GLE 0307.2.1 Categorize things as living or non-living. 0307.2.1 Use a T-Chart to compare and contrast the characteristics of living and non- living things. SPI 0307.2.1 Distinguish between living and non-living things.

3. Flow of Matter & Energy
Alora Lowe- 3rd Grade- GLE 0307.3.1 Describe how animals use food to obtain energy and materials for growth and repair.

4. Heredity
Felicia Strunk -
GLE 0207.4.1 Compare the life cycles of various organisms.
90207.4.2 Sequence a collection of pictures or illustrations into the correct stages of an organism’s life cycle.

5. Biodiversity & Change


6. The Universe


7. The Earth
Jessica Elliott-GLE 0407.7.1 Investigate how the Earth’s geological features change as a result of erosion (weathering and transportation) and deposition. 0407.7.1 Prepare a demonstration to illustrate how wind and water affect the earth’s surface features. SPI 0407.7.1 Design a simple model to illustrate how the wind and movement of water alter the earth’s surface.

8. The Atmosphere


9. Matter
Tracy Brookover 1st Grade GLE0107.9.1


Heather Taylor - 3rd Grade GLE 0307.9.1

10. Energy


11. Motion
Kristy Jones Kindergarten GLE 0007.11.1

12. Forces in Nature
Tracie Sexton 3rd GLE 0307.12.1